2006 House Bill 5620 / Public Act 98

Expand Veterans Memorial Park in Lansing

Introduced in the House

Feb. 1, 2006

Introduced by Rep. John Garfield (R-45)

To slightly expand the boundaries of Veterans Memorial Park in Lansing, Senate Bill 764 authorizes the erection of a monument in the park to honor Michigan citizens who have received the Purple Heart Medal awarded to those who are wounded or killed in battle.

Referred to the Committee on Veteran’s Affairs and Homeland Security

Feb. 8, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 21, 2006

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 22, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs

March 16, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 23, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To slightly expand the boundaries of Veterans Memorial Park in Lansing, Senate Bill 764 authorizes the erection of a monument in the park to honor Michigan citizens who have received the Purple Heart Medal awarded to those who are wounded or killed in battle.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 2, 2006